On the occasion of India's 72nd #RepublicDay, let us all pay homage to the Father of the Constitution of India. Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar would have been proud to see his vision culminating in the world’s largest and most vibrant democracy, today. Jai Hind.

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❇️ * COVID-19 Highlights: *
▪️* Over 19.5 lakh healthcare workers vaccinated against COVID-19 *
▪️* India records lowest new cases after 8 months; 9,102 found positive in the last 24 hours *

❇️ * Nation celebrates 72nd Republic Day today; *
▪️* President Kovind unfurls the National Flag as he receives the traditional 21-Gun Salute at #RepublicDay parade *

❇️ * PM Modi pays floral tributes to the martyrs at the National War Memorial *

❇️ * On the eve of 72nd Republic Day, Government announces Padma Awards for 119 people *
▪️* The list comprises 7 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan & 102 Padma Shri Award *

❇️ * #BharatParv2021 will be celebrated from today till 31st January; Indian Culture to be showcased on a virtual platform this year *

❇️ * Green tax to be imposed on older vehicles soon, to clean up the environment by phasing out unfit and polluting vehicles *
▪️* Revenue collected through the tax will be used for tackling pollution *

❇️ * On this 72nd Republic Day, let's celebrate our glorious past and take a vow to build a prosperous and healthy future. *

Our country is so diverse. Many languages, many dialects, different foods. Everywhere something is different but India is one. India means many languages, one expression : PM Narendra Modi #RepublicDay

👉 https://youtu.be/61bUkzA2VU0

* Useful Updates *

❇️ Cumulative vaccine doses given: 158.64 crore

🔸 More than 54 lakh precaution doses were given to the eligible population

❇️ India Post Payments Bank's customer base exceeds the 5 crore mark, becomes the fastest growing digital bank.

❇️ The operation of drones, hot air balloons & paragliders banned in Delhi from 20th Jan ahead of #RepublicDay.

❇️ Covid-19 vaccine given to children has been recommended by the experts and is completely SAFE, the question raised on the efficacy is BASELESS.

❇️ More than 158.16 crore COVID vaccine doses provided to States/UTs so far.

🔸 13.25 crore in balance and unutilized.

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❇️ Cumulative vaccination coverage exceeds 161 crore

🔸 More than 4 crore vaccine doses were given to the 15-17 yrs age group

❇️ PM to inaugurate a #HologramStatue of #Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on 23rd Jan.

❇️ The #AmarJawanJyoti flame at the #IndiaGate merged with the flame at the #NationalWarMemorial.

❇️ A total of 9692 cases of #Omicron have been detected so far.

❇️ #Kerala Govt imposed total #lockdown on the next two Sundays.

❇️ Delhi govt to end the #WeekendCurfew and #OddEven scheme, private offices to start with 50% capacity.

❇️ Get ready to witness the 73rd #RepublicDay celebrations live on #MyGov.

🔗 Visit: mygov.in/rd2022

❇️ As part of Azadi Ka #AmritMahotsav Govt has declared 23rd Jan, the birth anniversary of #Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, to be celebrated as #PrakramDiwas every year.

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❇️ Are you READY to witness the grand #RepublicDay Parade LIVE at #MyGOV!!

🔗 Visit mygov.in/rd2022 and be part of the celebrations

❇️ Total vaccination coverage exceeds 163 crore.

❇️ Union Health Min. reviews Public Health Preparedness to COVID and vaccination progress with the states reporting high cases.

🔸 urges them to focus on Tele-consultation and efficient monitoring of those in Home Isolation

❇️ Hon'ble President approves conferment of Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards 2021.

❇️ Olympics Gold medalist #NeerajChopra will be awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal on the Republic Day.

Get ready to watch the 73rd #RepublicDay Parade today from 9 AM onwards live at -
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU89HQNLhD0
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MyGovIndia

Excited to see the tableaux at the 73rd #RepublicDay Parade? You can now vote for your favourite tableau and marching contingent by visiting: https://www.mygov.in/group-poll/vote-best-republic-day-2022-tableau

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❇️ * Nation celebrates 73rd Republic Day *

❇️ * President Kovind, Vice President Naidu, PM Modi among other leaders extend wishes to people on 73rd Republic Day *

❇️ * President approves 384 Gallantry awards for Armed Forces personnel *

❇️ * Total Recoveries increase to 3.73 crore; Recovery rate is currently at 93.23% *

❇️ * New #COVID19 cases reported in the last 24 hours: 2,85,914 *

❇️ * More than 94 lakh Precaution Doses administered so far *

❇️ * Union Health Minister reviewed Public health preparedness to #COVID19 with 9 States/UTs *

❇️ * States advised to ensure full vaccination especially in low coverage districts, & ramp up testing through RTPCR *

❇️ * Vote for your favourite tableau at the 73rd #RepublicDay 🇮🇳 Parade and marching contingent *
👉 * Visit: https://www.mygov.in/group-poll/vote-your-favorite-tableau-republic-day-2022/ *

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❇️ * President Kovind, Vice President Naidu & PM Modi extend wishes on 73rd Republic Day *

❇️ * PM Modi to virtually host first India-Central Asia Summit tomorrow *

❇️ * 95% of the population aged above 18 years vaccinated with 1st dose *

❇️ * More than 163.63 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs so far *

❇️ * States advised to ensure full vaccination especially in low coverage districts, & ramp up testing through RT-PCR *

❇️ * Vote for your favourite tableau & marching contingent at the 73rd #RepublicDay 🇮🇳 Parade *
👉 * Visit: https://www.mygov.in/group-poll/vote-your-favorite-tableau-republic-day-2022/ *